An Oregon Subcontractor Agreement is a legal document a contractor and subcontractor use to outline the rights and responsibilities of both parties on a construction job.
It outlines the work the subcontractor must complete, the due date for the tasks, how much the contractor will pay the subcontractor, and requirements like transportation and insurance.
Sometimes, a general contractor will accept a job he or she does not have all the skills to complete. Just because a general contractor is a construction professional, that doesn’t mean he or she is a skilled tradesman in all areas.
For example, a contractor may not know how to wire a house or take care of the plumbing. In that case, the contractor hires others with specialized skills – subcontractors – to complete a portion of the project.
How long does a contractor have to pay a subcontractor in Oregon?
Per Oregon Revised Stat. § 701.630(2)(a), the contractor must pay subcontractors for their work within seven days of the contractor receiving payment from the client.